MONDO History

MONDO – 1990

Festival conceived in January 1990 and planned for early Feb.
Advertised as “The biggest juggling festival in the upper Midwest between Groundhog’s Day and Valentine’s Day”
The title “Mondo” supplied/coined by Dave Walbridge.
Approximately 80 people for a one day festival in Peik gym.

MONDO II – 1991

First T-shirt – “Clubhenge” Art by Dave Walbridge.
“MONDO Jugglefest” logo by Dave Linton.
First organized show on Saturday p.m.
Around 100 people for a 1.5 day festival in Norris gym

MONDO III – 1992

T-shirt – “Juggle until you’re Extinct” featuring a juggling Tyranosaur, by Dave Linton.
The year of the overboard?

MONDO V – 1994

MONDO VI – 1995

Admission: Free
The Mondo without a t-shirt.
Show w/ special guest, Craig Carlson – Sold Out
“As always, this show features top-notch talent from around the region performing new material, never before seen on the MONDO stage. U. of M. alumnus Craig Carlson headlines this year’s show, which also includes the Dew Drop Jugglers, No Strings Attached, the Twin Cities Unicycle Club and AirPlay!”
$5.00 adult $3.50 Child (under 10) $4.00 U. of M. Student

MONDO XII – 2001

MONDO XIII – 2002

Admission: $5.00 – 7.00 ($2.00 – 3.00 for spectators)
T-shirt – “The King of Clubs” by Martin Grider and Jerry Martin (featuring the unicycle riderback)
Among other things, MONDI XIII saw the breaking of a world record for jumping rope while on a unicycle.
Tickets: $8.00 – $10.00

MONDO XV – 2004

Admission: $3.00 – 5.00 (no spectators)
T-shirt – “Snowflake” by Laura Gerald
MONDO Spectacular move to St. Paul’s Central High School.
The new venue gave us more seats and better sightlines to the stage.
Tickets: $10.00